Be a catalyst for change by joining us at the inaugural SaferAI for Children Summit. Engage in an important conversation about the manipulation of AI to harm children and explore ways to harness this technology for good.
The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children Australia’s inaugural SaferAI for Children Summit is a one-day event dedicated to cross-industry innovation to navigate child protection in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying informed is crucial for crafting effective child protection responses. Unfortunately, the misuse of Generative AI by offenders to harm children is a growing concern. Offenders are increasingly manipulating GenAI tools to extend and amplify their abuse, resulting in illegal and harmful material. This issue demands urgent attention and action.
This discussion must extend beyond the harms of AI. This technology also holds significant potential to enhance our ability to protect children. ICMEC Australia’s SaferAI for Children Summit will explore the opportunities AI presents for child protection and emphasise the urgency for action in this space.
Child sexual abuse is undeniably one of society’s most harmful crimes. It is our collective responsibility to do everything within our power to protect children from harm and prevent abuse. As the first summit of its kind in Australia, this event will be solutions-focused, highlighting the critical role AI plays in keeping our children safe.
This event is proudly supported by
If you are interested in becoming a supporter of this event, please contact Dannielle Kelly, Head of Capacity and Prevention, at dkelly@icmec.org.au
Date: Tuesday 29 October 2024
Time: 8.45am – 4:00pm, followed by networking from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
This event is free of charge, noting the significance of this topic and ICMEC Australia’s commitment to raising awareness of this critical issue.
This event will not be livestreamed. We ask that you only register if you are able to attend in-person in Sydney.
This unique event is tailored to leaders from various sectors, including:
Please note that due to limited spaces, registration is subject to approval.
His Excellency Mr Gabriele Visentin
EU Ambassador to Australia
Delegation of the European Union to Australia
Ian McCartney APM
Deputy Commissioner, Crime
Representing the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police
Adèle Desirs
Victim Identification Analyst
Argos, Queensland Police
Paul Griffiths
Child Victim Identification Manager
Queensland Police Service
Dr Catriona Wallace
Founder
Responsible Metaverse Alliance
Toby Dagg
General Manager, Regulatory Operations Group
eSafety Commissioner
Ashley Katz
Director, Child Protection International Partnerships
Attorney-General’s Department
Jeannie Paterson
Co-Director, Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics
University of Melbourne
Grace Tame
2021 Australian of the Year and Founder
Grace Tame Foundation
Colm Gannon
Chair of ICMEC Australia and Product Manager
RigrAI
Jon Rouse
Non-Executive Director
ICMEC Australia
Mark Dickson
Executive Manager, Financial Crime
Westpac
Ryan Black
Director of Government Affairs, ANZ
Microsoft
More announcements about the program coming soon…
ICMEC Australia serves as a crucial advocate and resource in the fight against online child sexual exploitation (CSE). We are boldly confronting this issue when most would rather avoid it. Alongside our coalition of partners, we strive to proactively halt and prevent its occurrence.
At ICMEC Australia, we’re turning the use of online technology to exploit children on its head. We support frontline workers in combatting child sexual abuse by leveraging technology and data-driven strategies to detect, report, prosecute, and prevent child exploitation.
Our mission is clear: to support and strengthen the professionals who detect, report, prosecute and prevent online CSE. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we collaborate with various stakeholders, such as financial services and corporate entities, law enforcement, policymakers, academics, and NGOs, to develop strategies to protect children from harm.
ICMEC Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners throughout Australia and their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and Elders past and present.